Roulette number bracket indicator

ABSTRACT

A roulette number bracket indicator is provided to indicate the numbers located to either side or any desired distance from the number sought. The roulette number bracket indicator is in the form of a slide rule composed of two or more interacting members. Rotation or movement of one member relative to the other members selectively provides the desired information. The upper members have a cutout or cutouts spaced uniformly along a portion of the member. Indicia are printed on the upper member adjacent the cutout. A lower member has the layout of a roulette wheel printed thereon. The position of the roulette wheel pattern is such that alignment shows a bracketed portion of the numbers as on roulette wheel.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a roulette number bracketindicator for use in connection with the game of roulette. The roulettenumber bracket indicator has particular utility in connection withascertaining the numbers on a roulette wheel that are located within aspan of numbers on the wheel, the chosen number being one the gamblerdesires to bracket.

[0003] In the game of roulette, the wheel head or spinner containing thepocketed numbers is rotated slowly counter clockwise while the ball isspun clockwise in the outer rim of the basin or stationary bowlcontaining the wheel head. The ball spins about the rotating wheel heada number of times and is slowed down by the frictional opposing force inthe rim until the ball is pulled by gravity down into the wheel head tofinally land in a particular pocket. Before this occurs, the ball willusually hit one of eight breakers imbedded in the sloping portion of thebowl, and such breakers produce random motion of the ball usually in aforward direction, but sometimes in a reverse direction. This randommotion is one of the reasons that the balls final landing place is sohard to predict. Most casinos in the United States use a wheel having agreen 0 and a green 00 on the wheel, whereas in Europe, and most othercountries, the wheel has only one green 0. Some casinos in America haveinstalled single zero wheels but reserve these wheels for larger stakesgames.

[0004] Roulette is played at a table that has seats for one to six orseven players. There is the wheel and beside it is the betting area orlayout. The croupier spins the wheel and releases the ball, and when theball lands, collects the losing bets, and pays out the winning bets.

[0005] While strongly associated with gambling, roulette is played byless than 2% of casino visitors, according to a 1984 study by the LasVegas Convention and Visitors Authority. One possible reason for thelack of participation is that players feel intimidated by the difficultyof reading the numbers from the spinning wheel to determine whichnumbers are adjacent to their chosen number. Casinos provide aids suchas drink coasters with the wheel layout and sheets of paper containingthe table layout on one side and the wheel layout on the other. Whilehelpful, these do not provide the ease of use that the present inventionoffers.

[0006] One object of the present invention is to provide a roulettebracket indicator, which may be carried in the player's pocket, which issimple to operate, and which will aid the player by allowing the simpleand easy bracketing of a set of numbers.

[0007] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0008] Roulette bracket indicators are desirable to aid roulette playersin determining the numbers to be chosen, help calculate the payoff orkeep track of the numbers that have previously hit. Casinos prohibitcertain of these devices, as they enable the player to cheat.

[0009] The use of roulette tallying devices is known in the prior art.For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,866,601 to Naber discloses a tally devicefor roulette. However, the Naber '601 patent is directed towardsallowing the player to record the area of the wheel where the balllands, for use in predicting the possible outcome of the next deal. TheNaber '601 has further drawbacks of not providing an easy and accuratemeans to determine the numbers bracketing a chosen number for the usualrange chosen by roulette players.

[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 4,357,659 to Nathans discloses a roulette bettingcalculator that is used to measure the relative velocity between thespinning ball and the rotating wheel. This information is converted intofavorable bet indicating data that the player uses to choose the numberto bet. However, the Nathan '659 patent does not allow the rapiddetermination of the adjacent numbers for bracketing, and additionallydoes not provide the same structure as the present invention. The Nathan'659 patent is an example of a device that would be prohibited in mostcasinos.

[0011] Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. D 460,497 S to Johnstone et al.discloses a roulette payout calculator that calculates the winning betpayout, given the odds and the amount bet. However, the Johnstone '497 Spatent does not display the adjacent numbers, and does not contain thesame structure as the present invention.

[0012] Lastly, U.S. Pat. No. 4,744,098 to Grabowski discloses a roulettecalculator that records and visually displays the occurrence and numberof winning numbers during play. However, the Grabowski '098 patent doesnot contain the layout of the roulette wheel, and has the additionaldeficiency of not allowing the display of the bracketed numbers of theroulette wheel.

[0013] While the above-described devices fulfill their respective,particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents donot describe a roulette number bracket indicator that allows a rapiddetermination of the adjacent numbers on a roulette wheel as well as thebracketed numbers. The Naber '601 patent makes no provision fornarrowing the range of numbers chosen. The Nathan '659 patent, theJohnstone '497 S patent and the Grabowski '098 patent do not provide alayout of the wheel to aid the player, and require the player to eithermemorize the layout or try and read the spinning wheel to determine thenumbers.

[0014] Therefore, a need exists for a new invention, such as theroulette number bracket indicator of the present invention that can beused for legally aiding a roulette player. In this regard, the presentinvention substantially fulfills this need. In this respect, theroulette number bracket indicator according to the present inventionsubstantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of theprior art, and in doing so provides an apparatus primarily developed forthe purpose of aiding the roulette player and allowing the player tomore fully concentrate on placing bets and enjoying themselves byallowing them to concentrate less on trying to read the numbers from aspinning wheel.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0015] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the knowntypes of roulette devices now present in the prior art, the presentinvention provides an new roulette number bracket indicator, andovercomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and drawbacks of the priorart. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which willbe described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a newroulette number bracket indicator which has all the advantages of theprior art mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in aroulette number bracket indicator which is not anticipated, renderedobvious, suggested, or even implied by the prior art, either alone or inany combination thereof.

[0016] To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises afirst or lower plate having the layout of a roulette wheel on it. Thenumbers and colors are shown as on the wheel. An upper plate lies atopthe lower plate and has openings or windows along the upper edge toselectively show portions of the wheel. These portions could be in therange of three, five, and nine, or a quarter of the wheel.Alternatively, the portions could be four, six, eight, or twelve. Theroulette number bracket indicator may be manufactured so that anydesired range can be chosen by the end-user to meet their needs. Anindication mark or marks, such as dots or arrows, or any otherconceivable indicia, would be used to center or indicate the chosennumber or numbers, and thus bracket the numbers located beside, orbracketing, the chosen numbers. A title under the opening would indicatethe range. For example, under the opening displaying the range of threewould be a title such as “3 numbers” and so on for all openings. Theplates could be connected by a grommet, rivet, molded integralattachment, or any similar type of connecting means commonly in use.

[0017] The present invention can also have the plate with the numbers ason a roulette wheel and have two plates that rotate to bracket thenumbers. Each upper plate has approximately half of the periphery oredge removed to show the numbers on the underlying wheel. The platescould be connected by a grommet, rivet, molded integral attachment, orany similar type of connecting means commonly in use.

[0018] The roulette number bracket indicator my also be manufactured asa linear slide device, with the lower plate containing the layout of aroulette wheel and the upper plate containing windows through which thenumbers are bracketed to display the adjacent numbers desired.

[0019] The plate can be in any shape desired, such as an oval, square,triangle, circle or any other variation or combination.

[0020] The roulette bracket invention could be made of paper, cardboard,plastic, ceramic, wood, or metal, or any mixture of the above materials.It is anticipated that a lightweight metal such as aluminum or an alloywould be chosen for strength, durability, and lower costs of production.The materials would be chosen for their durability and ability to acceptpigmentation, indications, lettering, and other markings. It isanticipated that end users would prefer differing materials, and thepresent invention could be made in any combination of materials.

[0021] There can be an open area in the center of the uppermost regionor plate for the display of a logo or advertisement, such as that of acasino or gaming enterprise. The different shapes provided by the use ofcertain shaped plates would allow for a wide range of areas for use inplacement of logos or other advertising.

[0022] The invention may also include a table of the odds on the back ofthe plate. There are, of course, additional features of the inventionthat will be described hereinafter and which will form the subjectmatter of the claims attached.

[0023] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more importantfeatures of the invention in order that the detailed description thereofthat follows may be better understood and in order that the presentcontribution to the art may be better appreciated.

[0024] Numerous objects, features and advantages of the presentinvention will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the artupon a reading of the following detailed description of presentlypreferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments of the presentinvention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Inthis respect, before explaining the current embodiment of the inventionin detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited inits application to the details of construction and to the arrangementsof the components set forth in the following description or illustratedin the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and ofbeing practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to beunderstood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are forthe purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0025] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that theconception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilizedas a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systemsfor carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It isimportant, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including suchequivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spiritand scope of the present invention.

[0026] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide anew roulette number bracket indicator that has all of the advantages ofthe prior art roulette devices and none of the disadvantages.

[0027] It is another object of the present invention to provide aroulette number bracket indicator that may be easily and efficientlymanufactured and marketed.

[0028] An even further object of the present invention is to provide anew roulette number bracket indicator that has a low cost of manufacturewith regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is thensusceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, therebymaking such roulette number bracket indicator economically available tothe buying public.

[0029] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide anattractive, durable gambling aid for a casino to provide to a rouletteplayer to enable the player to focus more on the excitement of the gameand less on trying to discern the location of adjacent numbers on aspinning wheel.

[0030] Even still another object of the present invention is to providea roulette number bracket indicator that could easily fit in a shirtpocket, a wallet, or a coin purse. This allows the player toconveniently store the present invention when not in use at the tableand not lose the item. The present invention is not limited to thissize, and it is foreseen that the roulette number bracket indicatorcould be manufactured in an unlimited array of sizes.

[0031] Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide aroulette number bracket indicator for use by a casino for advertising.This makes it possible for the casino to provide a player a product toaid their gaming experience and thereby potentially attract more playersto the game of roulette.

[0032] A further objective of the present invention is to provide aroulette number bracket indicator with an area for the placement of anidentification means, such as the methods currently in use at casinosfor the identification of frequent gamers, so that the casino canprovide a novel identification tool that is also of independent value tothe gamer.

[0033] These together with other objects of the invention, along withthe various features of novelty that characterize the invention, arepointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming apart of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention,its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses,reference should be had to the accompanying drawings, and descriptivematter in which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of theinvention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The invention will be better understood and objects other thanthose set forth above will become apparent when consideration is givento the following detailed description thereof. Such description makesreference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0035]FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the first embodiment of the roulettenumber bracket indicator constructed in accordance with the principlesof the present invention, showing the American wheel.

[0036]FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the first embodiment of theroulette bracket indicator, taken essentially along the lines 2-2 ofFIG. 1.

[0037]FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the second embodiment of the roulettebracket indicator, showing the American wheel.

[0038]FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the second embodiment of theroulette bracket indicator, taken essentially along the lines 4-4 ofFIG. 3.

[0039]FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the first plate of the roulettebracket indicator, showing the American wheel.

[0040]FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the second plate of the firstembodiment of the roulette bracket indicator, using the American wheel.

[0041]FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the second plate of the secondembodiment of the roulette bracket indicator.

[0042]FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the third plate of the secondembodiment of the roulette bracket indicator.

[0043]FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the first embodiment of the roulettebracket indicator, showing the European wheel.

[0044]FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the second embodiment of theroulette bracket indicator, showing the European wheel.

[0045]FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the first plate of the roulettebracket indicator, showing the European wheel.

[0046]FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the second plate of the firstembodiment of the roulette number bracket indicator of the presentinvention, using the European wheel.

[0047]FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the second plate of the secondembodiment of the roulette bracket indicator, using the European wheel.

[0048]FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the third plate of the secondembodiment of the roulette bracket indicator, using the European wheel.

[0049]FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the first plate of the roulettebracket indicator.

[0050]FIG. 16 is a top plan view of an alternate plate shape for thefirst embodiment of the roulette bracket indicator, showing the Americanwheel.

[0051]FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of theroulette bracket indicator, taken essentially along the lines 17-17 ofFIG. 16.

[0052]FIG. 18 is a top plan view of an alternate plate shape for thesecond embodiment of the roulette bracket indicator, showing theAmerican wheel.

[0053]FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of theroulette bracket indicator, taken essentially along the lines 19-19 ofFIG. 18.

[0054] The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughoutthe various figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0055] Referring now to the drawings, and particularly to FIGS. 1-18,the preferred embodiment of the roulette number bracket indicator of thepresent invention is shown and generally designated by the referencenumeral 10.

[0056] In FIG. 1, the roulette number bracket indicator 10 of thepresent invention for number bracketing is illustrated and will bedescribed. More particularly, the roulette number bracket indicator 10has a first plate 12, with numeric indicia 20 along a predeterminedportion of the first periphery 18. The numeric indicia 20 are arrangedin a sequence of numbers as on a roulette wheel. The numeric indicia 20shown in FIG. 1 are the American version 38. The second plate 22 has aplurality of cutouts 30 in the second periphery 28. The cutouts 30 arespaced a predetermined distance from the first periphery 18 to fullydisplay the numeric indicia 20. The cutouts 30 display a predeterminedamount or range of the numeric indicia 20, which be varied at the timeof manufacturing to allow for user preference. The second plate 22 has aplurality of indication marks 32 and alphanumeric indicia 34 locatednear the plurality of cutouts 30. The alphanumeric indicia 34 denote theamount or range of the numeric indicia 20 bracketed by the cutout 30.The alphanumeric indicia 34 as shown are illustrative only, and anygrouping of numerals can be used to meets the needs of the user. Thefirst plate 12 and second plate 22 are joined by a connection means 36so that the second plate 22 may rotate with respect to the first plate12. The first plate 12 and second plate 22 rotate relative to each otherto selectively display the desired range of numeric indicia 20, asdetermined by the user. The roulette number bracket indicator 10 may beprovided with a scalloped or scroll design or any other decorativearrangement and indicia relating to the name of the roulette numberbracket indicator 10, advertising or promotional material and the likemay be provided on the first plate 12 or second plate 22 to facilitatethe commercial use of the roulette number bracket indicator 10.

[0057] In FIG. 2, the roulette number bracket indicator 10 is shown incross-section, essentially along the lines 2-2 of FIG. 1. The firstperiphery 18 is shown, as is the second periphery 28. The first plate 12second side 16 is shown, as are the second plate 22 second side 26. Theconnection means 36 is shown. The cutout 30 on the second periphery 28of the second plate 22 is shown as aligned with the first periphery 18of the first plate 12.

[0058] In FIG. 3, the second embodiment of the roulette number bracketindicator 10 is shown. The roulette number bracket indicator 10 has afirst plate 12 having numeric indicia 20 along a predetermined portionof the first periphery 18. The numeric indicia 20, is arranged in asequence of numbers as on a roulette wheel. The numeric indicia 20 asshown in FIG. 3 are the American version 38. The second plate 22 has asecond side 26 and a second periphery 28. The second plate 22 has acutout 30 in the second periphery 28. The third plate 50 has a secondside 54, and a third periphery 56. The third plate 50 has a cutout 30 inthe third periphery 56. The first periphery 18 is shown as exposed bythe cutout 30 in the second periphery 28, thereby allowing for thedisplay of the numeric indicia 20. The third plate 50, second side 54,and third periphery 56 are shown, with the cutout 30 in the thirdperiphery 56 displaying the alphanumeric indicia 34. The alphanumericindicia 34 as shown are illustrative only, and any grouping of numeralscan be used to meets the needs of the user. The connection means 36 isshown. The first plate 12, second plate 22, and third plate 50 rotaterelative to each other to selectively display the desired range ofnumeric indicia 20, as determined by the user. The roulette numberbracket indicator 10 may be provided with a scalloped or scroll designor any other decorative arrangement and indicia relating to the name ofthe roulette number bracket indicator 10, advertising or promotionalmaterial and the like may be provided on the plates to facilitate thecommercial use of the roulette number bracket indicator 10.

[0059] In FIG. 4, the roulette number bracket indicator 10 is shown incross-section, essentially along the lines 4-4 of FIG. 3. The firstplate 12, second side 16, and first periphery 18 are shown. The secondplate 22, first side 24, second side 26, and second periphery 28 areshown. The first periphery 18 is shown as exposed by the cutout 30 inthe second periphery 28. The third plate 50, second side 54, and thirdperiphery 56 are shown, with the cutout 30 in the third periphery 56displaying the second periphery 28. The connection means 36 is shown.The cutout 30 is shown as aligned with the first periphery 18, and thesecond periphery 28.

[0060] In FIG. 5 the second side 16 of the first plate 12 is shown. Thefirst periphery 18 is shown. The numeric indicia 20 as shown are theAmerican version 38.

[0061] In FIG. 6 the second side 24 of the second plate 22 of the firstembodiment of the roulette bracket indicator 10 is shown. The cutouts30, the indication marks 32, and the alphanumeric indicia 34 are alsoshown. The alphanumeric indicia 34 as shown are illustrative only, andany grouping of numerals can be used to meets the needs of the user. Thecutouts 30 are for the American wheel 38. The open area 42 is shownwithout any logo, advertising or similar indicia, although this openarea 42 can be used for advertising or promotional material and thelike.

[0062] In FIG. 7 the second side 24 of the second plate 22 of the secondembodiment of the roulette bracket indicator is shown. The secondperiphery 28 of the second plate 22 is shown. The cutout 30 and thealphanumeric indicia 34 are shown. The alphanumeric indicia 34 as shownare illustrative only, and any grouping of numerals can be used to meetsthe needs of the user.

[0063] In FIG. 8, the second side 52 of the third plate 50 of the secondembodiment of the roulette bracket indicator 10 is shown. The thirdperiphery 56 of the third plate 50 is shown. The open area 58 for thedisplay of a logo or other display is shown without any indicia ormarkings, although this open area 58 may be provided with a design orany other decorative arrangement and indicia relating to the name of theroulette number bracket indicator 10, advertising or promotionalmaterial and the like. The cutout 30 is shown.

[0064] In FIG. 9, the first embodiment of the roulette number bracketindicator 10 is shown. The first plate 12, and first periphery 18 areshown. The first plate 12 has numeric indicia 20 along a predeterminedportion of the first periphery 18. The numeric indicia 20, is arrangedin a sequence of numbers as on a roulette wheel. The numeric indicia 20shown in FIG. 9 are the European wheel 40. The second plate 22, secondside 26, and second periphery 28 are shown. The second plate 22 has aplurality of cutouts 30 in the second periphery 28. The cutouts 30 arespaced a predetermined distance from the first periphery 18. Theplurality of cutouts 30 varies in length by a predetermined distance todisplay a predetermined amount of the numeric indicia 20. The secondplate 22 has a plurality of indication marks 32 and alphanumeric indicia34 located near the plurality of cutouts 30. The alphanumeric indicia 34denote the amount or range of the numeric indicia 20 bracketed by thecutout 30. The alphanumeric indicia 34 as shown are illustrative only,and any grouping of numerals can be used to meets the needs of the user.The first plate 12 and second plate 22 are joined by a connection means36 so that the second plate 22 may rotate with respect to the firstplate 12. The first plate 12 and second plate 22 rotate relative to eachother to selectively display the desired range of numeric indicia 20, asdetermined by the user. The open area 42 may be provided with a designor any other decorative arrangement and indicia relating to the name ofthe roulette number bracket indicator 10, advertising or promotionalmaterial and the like.

[0065] In FIG. 10, the second embodiment of the roulette number bracketindicator 10 is shown. The first plate 12, second side 16, and firstperiphery 18 are shown. The first plate 12 has numeric indicia 20 alonga predetermined portion of the first periphery 18. The numeric indicia20 as shown in FIG. 10 are the European version 40. The second plate 22,the second side 26, and the second periphery 28 are shown. The secondplate 22 has a cutout 30 in the second periphery 28. The cutout 30selectively displays the numeric indicia 20 of the first plate 12. Thethird plate 50, second side 54, and third periphery 56 are shown. Thethird plate 50 has a cutout 30 in the third periphery to display thealphanumeric indicia 34 of the second plate 22. The alphanumeric indicia34 as shown are illustrative only, and any grouping of numerals can beused to meets the needs of the user. The connection means 36 is shown.The first plate 12, second plate 22, and third plate 50 rotate relativeto each other to selectively display the desired range of numericindicia 20, as determined by the user. The open area 58 may be providedwith a design or any other decorative arrangement and indicia relatingto the name of the roulette number bracket indicator 10, advertising orpromotional material and the like.

[0066] In FIG. 11, the second side 16 of the first plate 12 is shown.The numeric indicia 20 display the European wheel 40.

[0067] In FIG. 12, the second side 26 of the second plate 22 of thefirst embodiment of the roulette bracket indicator 10 is shown. Theperiphery 28 of the second plate 22 of the first embodiment is alsoshown. The cutouts 30, the indication marks 32, and the alphanumericindicia 34 are also shown. The alphanumeric indicia 34 as shown areillustrative only, and any grouping of numerals can be used to meets theneeds of the user. The cutouts 30 are for the European wheel 40. Theopen area 42 may be provided with a design or any other decorativearrangement and indicia relating to the name of the roulette numberbracket indicator 10, advertising or promotional material and the like.

[0068] In FIG. 13, the second side 26 of the second plate 22 of thesecond embodiment of the roulette bracket indicator is shown. Theperiphery 28 of the second plate 22 is also shown. The cutout 30, andthe alphanumeric indicia 34 are shown. The alphanumeric indicia 34 asshown are illustrative only, and any grouping of numerals can be used tomeets the needs of the user.

[0069] In FIG. 14, the second side 54 of the third plate 50 of thesecond embodiment of the roulette bracket indicator 10 is shown. Thethird periphery 56 of the third plate 50 is shown. The open area 58 forthe display of a logo is shown without any indicia. The cutout 30 isshown in the third periphery 56. The open area 58 may be provided with adesign or any other decorative arrangement and indicia relating to thename of the roulette number bracket indicator 10, advertising orpromotional material and the like.

[0070] In FIG. 15, the first side 14 of the first plate 12 of the firstand second embodiment of the roulette bracket indicator 10 is shown. Theperiphery 18 of the first plate 12 is shown. The area 44 for the displayof a logo, table of odds, or other indicia is shown with the table ofodds displayed. The open area 46 for the display of a logo oradvertising is shown without indicia although the open area 46 may beprovided with a scalloped or scroll design or any other decorativearrangement and indicia relating to the name of the roulette numberbracket indicator 10, advertising or promotional material and the like.The connection means 36 is shown.

[0071] In FIG. 16 the first embodiment of the roulette number bracketindicator 10, first plate 12, second side 16, and first periphery 18 areshown. The first plate 12 has numeric indicia 20 along a predeterminedportion of the first periphery 18. The numeric indicia 20, is arrangedin a sequence of numbers as on a roulette wheel. The numeric indicia 20show the American wheel 38. The second plate 22, second side 26, andsecond periphery 28 are shown. The second plate 22 has a plurality ofcutouts 30 in the second periphery 28. The cutouts 30 are spaced apredetermined distance from the first periphery 18. The plurality ofcutouts 30 varies in length by a predetermined distance to display apredetermined amount of the numeric indicia 20. The second plate 22 hasa plurality of indication marks 32 located near the plurality of cutouts30. The second plate 22 has a plurality of alphanumeric indicia 34located near the plurality of cutouts 30 denoting the amount of thenumeric indicia 20 bracketed by the cutout 30. The alphanumeric indicia34 as shown are illustrative only, and any grouping of numerals can beused to meets the needs of the user. The first plate 12 and second plate22 are joined by a connection means 36. The first plate 12 and secondplate 22 rotate relative to each other to selectively display thedesired range of numeric indicia 20, as determined by the user. Theroulette number bracket indicator 10 may be provided with a scalloped orscroll design or any other decorative arrangement and indicia relatingto the name of the roulette number bracket indicator 10, advertising orpromotional material and the like may be provided on the first plate 12,second plate 22 and third plate 50 to facilitate the commercial use ofthe roulette number bracket indicator 10.

[0072] In FIG. 17, the first embodiment of the roulette number bracketindicator 10 is shown in cross-section, essentially along the lines17-17 of FIG. 16. The first periphery 18 is shown as exposed by a cutout30 in the second periphery 28. The connection means 36 is shown. Thefirst plate 12, first side 14, second side 16 are shown, as are thesecond plate 22, first side 24, second side 26, and second periphery 28.The second side 16 of the first plate 12 is shown adjacent to the firstside 24 of the second plate 22.

[0073] In FIG. 18, the second embodiment of the roulette number bracketindicator 10 is shown. The roulette number bracket indicator 10 has afirst plate 12 having numeric indicia 20 along a predetermined portionof the first periphery 18. The numeric indicia 20, is arranged in asequence of numbers as on a roulette wheel. The numeric indicia 20 asshown in FIG. 18 are the American version 38. The second plate 22 has asecond side 26 and a second periphery 28. The second plate 22 has acutout 30 in the second periphery 28. The third plate 50 has a secondside 54, and a third periphery 56. The third plate 50 has a cutout 30 inthe third periphery 56. The first periphery 18 is shown as exposed bythe cutout 30 in the second periphery 28, thereby allowing for thedisplay of the numeric indicia 20. The third plate 50, second side 54,and third periphery 56 are shown, with the cutout 30 in the thirdperiphery 56 displaying the alphanumeric indicia 34. The alphanumericindicia 34 as shown are illustrative only, and any grouping of numeralscan be used to meets the needs of the user. The connection means 36 isshown. The first plate 12, second plate 22, and third plate 50 rotaterelative to each other to selectively display the desired range ofnumeric indicia 20, as determined by the user. The roulette numberbracket indicator 10 may be provided with a scalloped or scroll designor any other decorative arrangement and indicia relating to the name ofthe roulette number bracket indicator 10, advertising or promotionalmaterial and the like may be provided on the plates to facilitate thecommercial use of the roulette number bracket indicator 10.

[0074] In FIG. 19, the second embodiment of the roulette number bracketindicator 10 is shown in cross-section. The first plate 12, first side14, second side 16, and first periphery 18 are shown. The second plate22, second side 26, and second periphery 28 are shown. The third plate50 is shown, as is the second side 54 and the third periphery 56. Thefirst periphery 18 is shown as exposed by the cutout 30 in the secondperiphery 28, thereby allowing for the display of the numeric indicia20. The third plate 50, second side 54, and third periphery 56 areshown, with the cutout 30 in the third periphery 56 displaying thealphanumeric indicia 34. The connection means 36 is shown.

[0075] In use, it can now be understood that by turning the overlay topwith its associated notches to display the underlying roulette wheelnumbers that are shown within the notches, allows the player to enjoythe game by allowing them to concentrate less on trying to discern thenumbers located on the wheel and more on the placement of their wagersand enjoyment of the casino's amenities.

[0076] While a preferred embodiment of the roulette number bracketindicator has been described in detail, it should be apparent thatmodifications and variations thereto are possible, all of which fallwithin the true spirit ad scope of the invention. With respect to theabove description then, it is to be realized that the optimumdimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to includevariations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner ofoperation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious toone skilled in the art and all equivalent relationships to thoseillustrated in the drawings and described in the specification areintended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0077] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only ofthe principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modificationsand changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

We claim:
 1. A roulette number bracket indicator for finding adjacentnumbers on a roulette wheel comprising: a first plate having a firstside and a second side and a first periphery, said first plate havingnumeric indicia along a predetermined portion of said first periphery,said numeric indicia being arranged in a sequence of numbers as on aroulette wheel; a second plate having a first side and a second side anda second periphery, said second plate having a plurality of cutouts insaid second periphery, said cutouts spaced a predetermined distance fromsaid first periphery, said cutouts varying in length by a predetermineddistance to display a predetermined amount of said numeric indicia insaid plurality of cutouts, a plurality of indication marks located nearsaid plurality of cutouts, a plurality of alphanumeric indicia locatednear said plurality of cutouts denoting the amount of said numericindicia bracketed by said cutout; connection means for connecting saidsecond plate to said first plate.
 2. The roulette number bracketindicator of claim 1, wherein said plurality of cutouts is one.
 3. Theroulette number bracket indicator of claim 1, wherein said plurality ofcutouts is two.
 4. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 1,wherein said plurality of cutouts is three.
 5. The roulette numberbracket indicator of claim 1, wherein said plurality of cutouts is four.6. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 1, wherein saidplurality of cutouts is five.
 7. The roulette number bracket indicatorof claim 1, wherein said plurality of indication marks are in a singlearrangement.
 8. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 1,wherein said plurality of indication marks are in a double arrangement.9. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 1, wherein saidnumeric indicia denotes the American style or single zero and doublezero wheel.
 10. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 1,wherein said numeric indicia denotes the European style or single zerowheel.
 11. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 1, whereinsaid second side of said second plate contains an open area and saidfirst side of said first plate contains an open area.
 12. The roulettenumber bracket indicator of claim 1, wherein said first side of saidfirst plate contains an open area for the display of an identificationmeans.
 13. A roulette number bracket indicator for finding adjacentnumbers on a roulette wheel comprising: a first plate having a firstside and a second side and a first periphery, said first side of saidfirst plate further contains an open area, said first plate havingnumeric indicia along a predetermined portion of said first periphery,said numeric indicia being arranged in a sequence of numbers as on aroulette wheel, said numeric indicia further denotes the American styleor single zero and double zero wheel; a second plate having a first sideand a second side and a second periphery, said second side of saidsecond plate further contains an open area, said second plate having aplurality of cutouts in said second periphery, said cutouts spaced apredetermined distance from said first periphery, said cutouts varyingin length by a predetermined distance to display a predetermined amountof said numeric indicia, a plurality of indication marks located nearsaid plurality of cutouts, a plurality of alphanumeric indicia locatednear said plurality of cutouts denoting the amount of said numericindicia bracketed by said cutout; connection means for connecting saidsecond plate to said first plate.
 14. The roulette number bracketindicator of claim 13, wherein said plurality of cutouts is one.
 15. Theroulette number bracket indicator of claim 13, wherein said plurality ofcutouts is two.
 16. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 13,wherein said plurality of cutouts is three.
 17. The roulette numberbracket indicator of claim 13, wherein said plurality of cutouts isfour.
 18. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 13, whereinsaid plurality of cutouts is five.
 19. The roulette number bracketindicator of claim 13, wherein said plurality of indication marks are ina single arrangement.
 20. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim13, wherein said plurality of indication marks are in a doublearrangement.
 21. A roulette number bracket indicator for findingadjacent numbers on a roulette wheel comprising: a first plate having afirst side and a second side and a first periphery, said first side ofsaid first plate further contains an open area, said first plate havingnumeric indicia along a predetermined portion of said first periphery,said numeric indicia being arranged in a sequence of numbers as on aroulette wheel, said numeric indicia further denotes the European styleor single zero wheel; a second plate having a first side and a secondside and a second periphery, said second side of said second platefurther contains an open area, said second plate having a plurality ofcutouts in said second periphery, said cutouts spaced a predetermineddistance from said first periphery, said cutouts varying in length by apredetermined distance to display a predetermined amount of said numericindicia in said plurality of cutouts, a plurality of indication markslocated near said plurality of cutouts, a plurality of alphanumericindicia located near said plurality of cutouts denoting the amount ofsaid numeric indicia bracketed by said cutout; connection means forconnecting said second plate to said first plate.
 22. The roulettenumber bracket indicator of claim 21, wherein said plurality of cutoutsis one.
 23. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 21, whereinsaid plurality of cutouts is two.
 24. The roulette number bracketindicator of claim 21, wherein said plurality of cutouts is three 25.The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 21, wherein saidplurality of cutouts is four.
 26. The roulette number bracket indicatorof claim 21, wherein said plurality of cutouts is five.
 27. The roulettenumber bracket indicator of claim 21, wherein said plurality ofindication marks are in a single arrangement.
 28. The roulette numberbracket indicator of claim 21, wherein said plurality of indicationmarks are in a double arrangement.
 29. A roulette number bracketindicator for finding adjacent numbers on a roulette wheel comprising: afirst plate having a first side and a second side and a first periphery,said first side of said first plate further contains an open area, saidfirst plate having numeric indicia along a predetermined portion of saidfirst periphery, said numeric indicia being arranged in a sequence ofnumbers as on a roulette wheel; a second plate having a first side and asecond side and a second periphery, said second plate having a cutout insaid second periphery, said cutout spaced a predetermined distance fromsaid first periphery, said cutout occupying half of the circumference ofsaid periphery, a plurality of alphanumeric indicia located near said ofcutout denoting the amount of said numeric indicia bracketed by saidcutout; a third plate having a first side and a second side and a thirdperiphery, said second side of said third plate further contains an openarea, said third plate having a cutout in said third periphery, saidcutout spaced a predetermined distance from said third periphery, saidcutout occupying half of the circumference of said periphery; connectionmeans for connecting said third plate and said second plate to saidfirst plate.
 31. The roulette number bracket indicator of claim 29,wherein said numeric indicia denotes the American style or single zeroand double zero wheel.
 32. The roulette number bracket indicator ofclaim 29, wherein said numeric indicia denotes the European style orsingle zero wheel.
 33. A roulette number bracket indicator for findingadjacent numbers on a roulette wheel comprising: a front plate having aplurality of windows therein; a slide supported behind said front platein registry with said windows, said slide having numeric indiciathereon, said numeric indicia being arranged in a sequence of numbers ason a roulette wheel, said indicia being observable through said windows,said front plate including alphanumeric indicia above the windowsindicating the range of numbers displayed.
 34. The roulette numberbracket indicator of claim 33, wherein said numeric indicia denotes theAmerican style or single zero and double zero wheel.
 35. The roulettenumber bracket indicator of claim 33, wherein said numeric indiciadenotes the European style or single zero wheel.